Kearsley voters to decide millage for computer labs




BURTON — A millage for Kearsley school district voters will be on November’s ballot. A 2-mill, 5-year sinking fund millage to raise money for building improvements is what is being asked of voters. Superintendent Patty Yorks said the said the tax would go to the construction of new media/technology centers at Weston and Fiedler elementary schools for the 2013-2014 school […]

Vern Van Y Elementary becomes virtual academy




BURTON — Superintendent of Atherton Schools John Ploof wasn’t about to let the Vern Van Y Elementary building sit empty. A “non-traditional” alternative academy called Atherton Alternative Virtual Academy is now at the site of the old Vern Van Y building, which closed its doors earlier this year. Enrollment for the Academy’s 2013- 2014 school year started Sept. 5. “We […]

Hotly contested animal euthanasia issue back on at county shelter




FLINT — Controversy between animal lovers and embattled Genesee County Commissioner Pegge L. Adams has reached a new point of contention in the reversal of a slightly more than 30 days old “No Kill” euthanasia policy at the Genesee County Animal Control shelter. Commissioners heard from more than 35 people regarding the policy on Sept. 4, most who were in […]

Burton Walmart to hold car show Sept. 21




BURTON — Car enthusiasts will have an opportunity to see a car show at Walmart. The second annual All Makes and Models Car show is set for Sept. 21. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Rainbow Connection. According to Mike Kinney, claim associate for Walmart and organizer of the event, the Rainbow Connection helps Michigan children with life […]

Wellness Day on Sept. 24



BURTON — Lifetime Unlimited is having a Community Wellness Day Sept. 24 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Burton citizens will have a chance to get 60 minutes of massage therapy, reiki therapy, chakra therapy, reflexology, nutritional support and more for $20. Appointments are required. Details: Visit www.lifetimeunlimited.com. — T.M.

Drug turn-in planned



BURTON — Turn in your unused prescription drugs to Burton police from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Burton Senior Center, 3410 S. Grand Traverse St. Details: Call 810-742-2542 or 810-744-0960. — T.M.

Holy Rosary Scrapbooking Day in November



GENESEE TWP. — Holy Rosary Scrapbooking Day is Nov. 2 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. in the Holy Rosary Hall. The cost is $35 for a full day of scrapping and socializing. Lunch, dinner and all day snacks and beverages are included. There will be raffles and door prizes too. Details: E-mail kimkall@comcast.net or call 810-744-9228. — G.G.

Mom2Mom sale planned



GENESEE TWP. — The Holy Rosary Mom to Mom Sale, 5199 Richfield Rd., will be held Oct. 11 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is $1. Table rental is $20. Sale includes gently used children’s clothing, toys, and accessories (strollers, pack and play) Details: Call 810-736-6260. — G.G.

Kearsley Class of 1973 to hold 40th reunion



GENESEE TWP. — The Kearsley High School Class of 1973 will celebrate its 40-year class reunion beginning with the Homecoming Parade and Football Game on Sept. 27. They will meet on the corner of Rossway and Genesee at 5 p.m. for the Homecoming Parade and then go to the football game. On Sept. 28 at 7 p.m., they will meet […]

VFW holding Friday fish frys, daily pastie sales



BURTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2777, 2260 S. Belsay Rd., will hold a fish fry on the first Friday of each month from 4-7 p.m. Pastie sales are also daily until 3 p.m. Details: Call 810-743-4138. — G.G.